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Long story short, I went into Afib immediately after my OHS 6.75 years ago. They shocked me to get it back in rhythm. Then a month after I went into Afib while working to hard too soon. THEN nothing! Resumed my normal life. I'm on no meds other than once daily low dose aspirin. I've always been...

Thank you so much for the reply. It's great to know there are others out there. Maintaining the positive attitude is key. Easier said than done...

Thanks I really appreciate the response. I'm sorry backstroke was so difficult. I didn't attempt swimming for a long time after surgery and when I did it was like a joke at first. I can swim now but have no base/pace like I used to. I can still go fast for a short period of time but just can't...

I'm sorry and appreciate your response it's nice to know we are not alone!

My surgeon at UCLA and Dr. both thought it better to go tissue valve based on my active lifestyle. I was really apprehensive about a mechanical valve because of the blood thinners and the "clicking noise" a good percentage of people hear wit the mechanical valve. I'm a light sleeper and will...

I just turned 48 years OLD. 2 years and 8 months ago I had aortic valve replacement open heart surgery. I had my aortic valve replied with a pig tissue valve. I've never been able to get back to the level of fitness I used to be able to get to with my supposed severe aortic valve insufficiency...

Man thank you so much for your reply. It's been real defeating. Obviously I'm grateful to be alive and those are quality problems to have after surgery but it's been so depressing. As I'm sure you can attest going from having a great cardiovascular system (despite having a F-ed up valve) to...

I'm a 45 year old male who used to be in top physical condition. I was a former college swimmer and water polo player and continued to lift, run, swim and do HIIT training until a routine physical led to a cardiologist telling me my aortic valve was in the severe range and I needed to have open...

I'm a 45 year old male who used to be in top physical condition. I was a former college swimmer and water polo player and continued to lift, run, swim and do HIIT training until a routine physical led to a cardiologist telling me my aortic valve was in the severe range and I needed to have open...